We’ve reached that point in our blogging journey where we have so many interconnected posts about security topics that we need a blog post about our blog posts. If you’re feeling a bit meta about reading a meta-analysis of our content strategy, well, welcome to the recursive world of security documentation. At least we’re not writing a blog post about this blog post (yet).
Over the past year, we’ve developed comprehensive series covering the most critical aspects of modern cybersecurity operations. From foundational Security Posture Management concepts to advanced attack path mapping strategies, these series represent hundreds of hours of real-world security experience distilled into practical guidance.
But here’s the thing: with great content comes great organization challenges. Our readers have asked for better ways to navigate our growing library of interconnected security topics. So let’s break down our major blog series, explain how they connect, and help you find the content most relevant to your security challenges.
Think of this as your GPS for navigating the Seguri blog universe—without the annoying voice telling you to “turn left in 200 feet” when you’re clearly on a straight road.
Security Posture Management: The Foundation Series
Our SPM series represents our most comprehensive exploration of how modern organizations can move from reactive security to proactive posture management. These posts build on each other to create a complete picture of SPM implementation and evolution.
Core SPM Posts
Security Posture Management: Beyond the Buzzword (October 2024) The foundational post that defines SPM and distinguishes it from traditional security approaches. Start here if you’re new to the concept or need to build stakeholder understanding of why SPM matters for modern security operations.
Building a Continuous Security Posture Assessment Program That Actually Works (November 2024) Practical implementation guidance for moving from periodic assessments to continuous posture monitoring. This post provides the tactical details you need to actually build an SPM program that delivers business value.
Why Your OT Environment Needs Its Own Security Posture Management Strategy (December 2024) Specialized guidance for operational technology environments, addressing the unique challenges of securing industrial control systems, SCADA networks, and critical infrastructure through SPM approaches.
SPM Integration and Evolution
Attack Path Mapping + SPM: The Dynamic Duo of Cyber Risk Management (October 2024) Explores how attack path mapping enhances SPM by providing threat context and risk prioritization. This post bridges our SPM and attack path mapping series.
Unified Security Operations: Integrating MDR, NDR, and SPM for Complete Threat Management (February 2025) Advanced integration strategies that combine SPM with managed detection and response capabilities for comprehensive security operations.
Data-Centric Security Posture Management: Moving Beyond Infrastructure to Protect What Matters Most (September 2025) The latest evolution in SPM thinking, focusing on protecting data rather than just infrastructure. This represents the cutting edge of SPM implementation strategies.
Learning Path Recommendation
- Start with the foundational SPM post to understand core concepts
- Move to continuous assessment for practical implementation guidance
- Read OT-specific guidance if you have industrial environments
- Explore integration posts to understand how SPM connects with other security functions
- Dive into data-centric SPM for advanced implementation strategies
Attack Path Mapping: From Theory to Practice
Our attack path mapping series has evolved from basic threat modeling concepts to sophisticated integration strategies that make attack path analysis actionable for security operations.
Foundational Attack Path Concepts
Prioritize Your Security Roadmap with Attack Path Mapping (August 2024) Our first deep dive into using MITRE ATT&CK and attack path analysis for security planning. This post establishes the foundational concepts that inform our entire approach to threat-informed defense.
Attack Path Mapping + SPM: The Dynamic Duo of Cyber Risk Management (October 2024) Shows how attack path mapping becomes more powerful when combined with continuous security posture visibility. This post demonstrates practical integration between two critical security capabilities.
Advanced Attack Path Strategies
Advanced Attack Path Mapping: Uncovering Hidden Routes to Critical Assets (June 2025) Advanced methodologies for identifying complex, multi-stage attack scenarios that simple threat models might miss. Essential reading for security teams ready to move beyond basic attack path analysis.
Attack Path Mapping as the Integration Point: Building Comprehensive Security Frameworks (July 2025) Our most sophisticated treatment of attack path mapping as the central organizing principle for enterprise security programs. This post shows how attack path analysis can serve as the foundation for integrated security operations.
Risk Assessment Integration
Transforming Risk Assessments: How SPM and Attack Path Mapping Create Data-Driven Security Decisions (September 2025) The latest addition to our attack path series, showing how these concepts transform traditional risk assessment approaches into actionable threat intelligence.
Learning Path Recommendation
- Begin with the foundational threat modeling post to understand core concepts
- Read the SPM integration post to understand how attack paths inform posture management
- Advance to sophisticated attack path strategies for complex environment analysis
- Study the integration framework post for enterprise-scale implementation
- Apply concepts through the risk assessment transformation post
MDR and NDR: The Detection and Response Series
Our managed detection and response (MDR) and network detection and response (NDR) series represents one of our most extensive collections of practical guidance for building and buying sophisticated threat detection capabilities.
MDR Evolution and Implementation
Managed Detection and Response: Beyond the Marketing Hype (January 2025) Reality-check post that cuts through vendor marketing to explain what MDR actually delivers and how to evaluate MDR services effectively.
The Evolution of MDR: Beyond Traditional Security Monitoring (June 2025) Advanced post exploring how modern MDR services have evolved beyond basic log monitoring to provide strategic security operations capabilities.
MDR Contract Negotiations: What Actually Matters (February 2025) Practical guidance for MDR procurement, covering the contract terms and service level agreements that separate effective MDR services from expensive log management.
NDR Fundamentals and Applications
Network Detection and Response: Beyond Intrusion Detection (January 2025) Foundational post explaining how modern NDR differs from traditional network security monitoring and intrusion detection systems.
Building Effective Network Detection Response Programs (January 2025) Implementation guidance for organizations building internal NDR capabilities rather than purchasing managed services.
Network Detection and Response in Operational Technology Environments (May 2025) Specialized guidance for implementing NDR in industrial control system environments with unique monitoring and response requirements.
Integration and Specialization
Integrating MDR and NDR for Complete Threat Visibility (February 2025) Advanced post showing how MDR and NDR capabilities complement each other for comprehensive threat detection across different attack vectors.
Identity-Focused MDR: Beyond Network and Endpoint Monitoring (April 2025) Exploration of identity-centric MDR approaches that focus on detecting identity-based attacks and privilege abuse.
Network-Focused MDR: Beyond Endpoint-Centric Monitoring (May 2025) Complementary post exploring network-centric MDR approaches that detect threats through network behavior analysis.
Advanced Integration Strategies
Unified Security Operations: Integrating MDR, NDR, and SPM for Complete Threat Management (February 2025) Comprehensive post showing how MDR, NDR, and SPM capabilities work together to create unified security operations.
MDR Threat Intelligence Integration: Building Strategic Security Advantage (July 2025) Advanced post exploring how threat intelligence enhances MDR effectiveness and enables proactive threat hunting.
OT-Specific MDR Guidance
OT Managed Detection and Response: Understanding Unique Requirements (March 2025) Specialized guidance for MDR in operational technology environments, addressing the unique challenges of securing industrial control systems.
Learning Path Recommendation
- Start with foundational MDR and NDR posts to understand core concepts
- Read implementation guidance posts for practical deployment strategies
- Explore integration posts to understand how these capabilities work together
- Study specialized posts (identity-focused, network-focused, OT) based on your environment
- Advanced practitioners should read the unified operations and threat intelligence integration posts
Security Assessment Series: Beyond Vulnerability Scanning
Our security assessment series provides practical guidance for conducting assessments that go beyond basic vulnerability scanning to provide actionable security intelligence.
Network Security Assessment Evolution
Network Security Assessments: Beyond Vulnerability Scanning (March 2025) Foundational post explaining how modern network security assessments differ from traditional vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
Modern Network Security Assessments: Moving Beyond the Perimeter (July 2025) Advanced post addressing network security assessment in zero trust and hybrid cloud environments where traditional perimeter-based approaches fall short.
Identity and Access Management Assessments
Identity and Access Management Security Assessments: Beyond User Lists (March 2025) Comprehensive guidance for assessing IAM implementations, covering everything from access governance to privilege management.
Active Directory Security Assessment: A Deep Dive (March 2025) Detailed technical guidance for assessing Active Directory security, including common attack paths and mitigation strategies.
Active Directory Assessment Deep Dive: Beyond Basic Configuration Review (June 2025) Advanced Active Directory assessment techniques that go beyond basic configuration checks to identify sophisticated attack paths.
Specialized Assessment Applications
Identity and Access Management in Operational Technology Environments (April 2025) Specialized guidance for IAM assessments in industrial control system environments with unique requirements and constraints.
IAM Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions: Identity Integration Strategies (August 2025) Practical guidance for managing identity and access during organizational changes and technology integrations.
Learning Path Recommendation
- Begin with foundational network assessment concepts
- Study IAM assessment guidance for identity-focused reviews
- Dive deep into Active Directory assessment techniques
- Explore specialized applications based on your environment (OT, M&A)
- Advanced practitioners should study modern assessment approaches for complex environments
Emerging Topics and Industry Insights
Beyond our major series, we’ve developed standalone posts addressing emerging security topics and industry insights that inform modern security practice.
AI and Security Reality Checks
AI Security Reality Check: Same Problems, New Hype (April 2025) Pragmatic analysis of AI security challenges that cuts through the hype to focus on practical security considerations.
Using AI to Augment Security Teams: Practical Applications (May 2025) Practical guidance for actually using AI tools to enhance security operations rather than replace human expertise.
OT and Industrial Security
Industrial Protocol Security: EtherNet/IP, CIP, and GE-SRTP Deep Dive (February 2025) Technical deep dive into securing industrial communication protocols and control system networks.
Securing OT Remote Access After VPN Vulnerabilities (August 2025) Practical guidance for securing remote access to operational technology environments in light of widespread VPN vulnerabilities.
OT Incident Response Planning: Beyond Traditional Playbooks (August 2025) Specialized incident response planning for industrial control system environments with unique operational requirements.
Security Program Development
Security Industry Burnout: Beyond Work-Life Balance (April 2025) Important discussion of sustainability challenges in security careers and practical approaches for building resilient security teams.
Security Metrics That Actually Drive Improvement (May 2025) Practical guidance for developing security metrics programs that inform decision-making rather than just satisfying reporting requirements.
Healthcare and Compliance
Beyond Basic HIPAA Compliance: Configuring Data Classification Tools for CFR Safe Harbor Protection (September 2025) Specialized guidance for healthcare organizations implementing data classification tools to achieve HIPAA Safe Harbor protection.
Conference Insights and Industry Analysis
Shmoocon 2025: Key Takeaways for Security Leaders (January 2025) Analysis of key themes and insights from Shmoocon 2025 with implications for security practitioners.
BSidesLV 2025 Debrief: Key Insights from Hacker Summer Camp (August 2025) Insights and key takeaways from BSidesLV 2025 with practical applications for security teams.
Training and Awareness Topics
Security Awareness Program Development
Measuring Security Awareness Training Success: Beyond Click Rates (November 2024) Practical guidance for measuring security awareness program effectiveness through behavioral change rather than just completion metrics.
Why Your Phishing Simulations Might Be Hurting More Than Helping (December 2024) Critical analysis of phishing simulation programs with guidance for implementing awareness programs that actually improve security culture.
Compliance and Implementation
From MVSP Checklist to Security Reality: Your 90-Day Implementation Roadmap (November 2024) Practical implementation guidance for the Minimum Viable Security Product framework with specific timelines and milestones.
How to Navigate Our Content Ecosystem
For Security Beginners
Start with foundational posts in each series before moving to advanced topics. The SPM foundational post, basic attack path mapping, and core MDR concepts provide essential background for understanding more sophisticated topics.
For Experienced Practitioners
Focus on integration and advanced strategy posts that show how different security capabilities work together. The unified security operations, advanced attack path mapping, and risk assessment transformation posts provide sophisticated frameworks for mature security programs.
For Specialized Environments
We have extensive coverage of operational technology security, healthcare compliance, and merger/acquisition scenarios. These specialized posts address unique requirements that generic security guidance often misses.
For Security Leaders
Posts on metrics, burnout prevention, conference insights, and strategic integration provide the business context and leadership perspective needed for effective security program management.
What’s Coming Next
Based on reader feedback and emerging threat landscapes, we’re developing new series covering:
- Zero Trust Implementation: Practical guidance for moving beyond zero trust marketing to actual implementation
- Supply Chain Security: Comprehensive approaches to managing third-party and software supply chain risks
- Cloud Security Posture Management: Specialized guidance for cloud-native security posture approaches
- Quantum-Safe Security Planning: Forward-looking guidance for preparing security architectures for quantum computing threats
Using This Meta-Guide Effectively
This post serves as your starting point for exploring our content library, but the real value comes from following the learning paths and understanding how different topics connect. Security isn’t a collection of isolated topics—it’s an integrated discipline where attack path mapping informs SPM implementation, which drives MDR requirements, which influences assessment priorities.
Use this guide to identify content most relevant to your current challenges, but don’t ignore related series that provide crucial context. The interconnections between our posts reflect the interconnected nature of modern security operations.
And yes, we recognize the inherent recursion in writing a blog post about our blog posts. But sometimes you need to step back and look at the forest instead of just the trees—even if that means getting a bit meta about your content strategy.
Consider this your map to the Seguri blog universe. Now go forth and secure all the things—with better organization and less random wandering through our content library.
